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It would no doubt be one of the strongest driver line-ups for some time in Formula 1 – but don’t expect Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso to team up anytime soon.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko explained why he believes Fernando Alonso will never be Max Verstappen’s Formula 1 teammate due to their contrasting personalities and work styles. Alonso confirmed his commitment to the Aston Martin project for the foreseeable future, ending any speculation about a potential move to Red Bull. Marko revealed that discussions had taken place in the past regarding Alonso joining Red Bull, but the partnership did not come to fruition. Despite mutual respect between Verstappen and Alonso, Marko pointed out that their age difference and differing approaches to racing would make it challenging for them to cooperate effectively within the same team. Marko emphasized the importance of a harmonious work environment for Verstappen, implying that partnering with Alonso would not align with that vision.
